Today in the Department of Defense, Friday, January 13, 2006

Army Lt. Gen. John R. Vines, commander of the Multinational Corps--Iraq, and commanding general, XVIII Airborne Corps, will brief live from Iraq at 9 a.m. EST, Jan. 13, in the DoD Briefing Studio, Pentagon 2E579, to provide an update on ongoing security operations in Iraq. Journalists without a Pentagon building pass will be picked up at the North Parking Entrance only. Plan to arrive no later than 45 minutes prior to the event; have proof of affiliation and two forms of photo identification. Please call (703) 697-5131 for escort into the building.